Practices That Include Filing Warranty Claims After the Claim Period

question 17

Multiple Choice

Practices that include filing warranty claims after the claim period, misredeeming coupons, and making fraudulent returns of merchandise are examples of

• A) normal and reasonable consumer behavior.
• B) unethical practices by consumers.
• C) acceptable consumer code of ethics.
• D) costs to be passed along to shareholders as a part of doing business.
• E) violations of the Consumer Bill of Rights.

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